Mexico Deploys Troops to US Border

Mexico has deployed the first wave of its National Guard and military reinforcements to its northern border, with a convoy of trucks arriving in Ciudad Juárez, across from El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday.

The deployment is part of a broader plan to station 10,000 troops along the US-Mexico border following threats from former President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Mexican goods. Trump recently announced a temporary delay in enforcing the tariffs, citing ongoing negotiations with Mexican officials.

In response, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum nto bolster border security by deploying the National Guard to combat fentanyl smuggling and curb illegal crossings.

Meanwhile, the United States has vowed to intensify efforts to prevent the smuggling of American-made weapons into Mexico, which has fueled cartel violence and contributed to growing security concerns.

Criminal organizations have expanded their control over migrant smuggling networks, escalating violence in key border regions.

On Tuesday, the first Mexican troops arrived by air, with National Guard members beginning border patrols on Wednesday.

Officials confirmed that at least 1,650 soldiers will be stationed in Ciudad Juárez, making it one of the largest recipient cities for military reinforcements. Another 1,949 troops are expected to be deployed to Tijuana, another critical border hotspot.